Detroit Truck Accident Attorney

VanStone Injury Law represents people injured in semi-truck, tractor-trailer, and commercial vehicle crashes throughout Detroit and Wayne County. If you need an 18-wheeler accident lawyer in Detroit, our attorneys will investigate the crash, identify available insurance coverage, and pursue claims against the parties responsible for your injuries.

Truck accident cases often involve commercial insurance policies, federal trucking rules, electronic records, and multiple parties. Led by attorney Ryan VanStone, our team combines decades of Michigan personal injury experience with advanced investigation techniques to help injured victims pursue the compensation they deserve.

New-client consultations are free and available seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We also accept scheduling calls 24/7.

$35M+ Recovered

Recovered for clients since VanStone opened in 2023

1,500+ Matters With Recovery

Personal injury and Michigan No-Fault matters resolved with a financial recovery

9 Attorneys / 80+ Years of Experience

Decades of combined legal experience across our attorney team

Have You Been Injured in Detroit?

Truck Accident Legal Services in Detroit, MI

Detroit’s interstate system, industrial corridors, distribution centers, and international border traffic put passenger vehicles alongside commercial trucks every day.

VanStone Injury Law handles truck accident cases involving complex federal regulations and corporate defendants.

18-Wheeler & Semi-Truck Accidents

We investigate collisions involving tractor-trailers and other large commercial trucks, including driver records, electronic data, maintenance information, and other available evidence.

Rear-End Truck Collisions

Large commercial vehicles require significant stopping distance, and rear-end crashes may cause severe injuries to occupants of smaller vehicles.

Jackknife & Rollover Accidents

Loss of control, speed, loading issues, and other factors may contribute to rollovers or trailers swinging across traffic lanes.

Underride Accidents

These severe collisions require careful investigation of the vehicles, crash scene, and available evidence.

Blind Spot & Lane Change Crashes

Large blind spots around commercial trucks may contribute to merging, sideswipe, and lane-change collisions.

Catastrophic Injury Claims

We represent people who suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, permanent impairments, and other serious injuries.

Fatal Truck Accidents

We represent eligible family members pursuing wrongful death claims after fatal commercial vehicle crashes.

A truck crash does not always have one responsible party. Depending on the facts, the driver, trucking company, vehicle owner, maintenance provider, or another business may become part of the investigation.

How VanStone Builds Your Case

One of the easiest mistakes in personal injury law is treating every case the same. Two people can have the same diagnosis and very different circumstances. VanStone’s attorneys and legal team work to document not only the medical diagnosis, but how an injury affects work, family responsibilities, activities, and everyday life.

Why Choose VanStone Injury Law for a Detroit Truck Accident?

A collision with a commercial truck may leave an injured person dealing with medical treatment, missed work, and complex insurance questions. VanStone Injury Law combines commercial vehicle experience with Michigan personal injury and No-Fault knowledge.

Detailed Truck Crash Investigations

We investigate available driver, vehicle, company, insurance, and electronic records to determine what happened and who may bear responsibility.

Prepared for Settlement or Trial

We build cases with litigation in mind rather than assuming an insurance company will make an appropriate settlement offer.

Detroit & Wayne County Representation

We represent injured people throughout Detroit and Wayne County, including crashes on the area’s major highways and commercial corridors.

Local Knowledge of Detroit Truck Accident Litigation

Detroit’s major roadways include I-75, I-94, I-96, M-10, and routes serving industrial areas, distribution facilities, and the international border. Commercial vehicle crashes on these routes may involve local companies, interstate carriers, or businesses operating across multiple jurisdictions. We investigate fault across all potential liable parties.

No Fee Unless We Win

VanStone Injury Law handles personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay attorney fees unless the firm obtains a recovery for you. The firm also offers free case reviews.

Proven Results for Detroit Truck Accident Clients

No two truck accident cases look alike. The facts, the injuries, the evidence, and the available insurance coverage differ every time. Because results hinge on those specifics, we shape each case around what actually happened and how the 18-wheeler crash has affected your life, instead of handling every collision the same way.

Truck Accidents & Michigan No-Fault Claims

PIP benefits may address qualifying medical expenses, wage loss, replacement services, attendant care, and other covered losses. Michigan law also permits certain tort claims for noneconomic damages when statutory injury requirements are met.

VanStone handles both personal injury and Michigan No-Fault matters, including disputes involving PIP benefits. This approach allows our team to address different insurance issues arising from the same crash.

If you need an 18-wheeler injury lawyer in Detroit, contact VanStone to discuss the accident, your injuries, and your legal options.

a semi truck collision with a minivan

$500,000

Passenger Injured in Uber Crash

Our client was riding in a rideshare vehicle with a broken seatbelt when a crash caused a sudden stop, resulting in shoulder and spine injuries requiring rotator-cuff surgery.

$350,000

Hit-and-Run Recovery

A hit-and-run driver ran a stop sign, struck our client’s vehicle, and left the scene. VanStone compared pre- and post-crash medical imaging to counter the defense’s pre-existing-injury argument.

$150,000

Recovery After a Fall Outside a Retailer

Snow concealed an open drain, injuring our client’s knee, ankle, and wrist. VanStone developed evidence on who was responsible for maintaining the area and obtained testimony to counter the defense.
The recovery amounts published on this site may be reduced from the actual amounts, and certain facts may be generalized, altered, or omitted to protect client anonymity. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes. Every case depends on its own facts, injuries, evidence, insurance coverage, and applicable law. If you’re ready to discuss your legal matter, contact VanStone Injury Law to schedule a free consultation and learn how our attorneys can help.

What Detroit Clients Say About VanStone Injury Law

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The Vanstone Injury team is very professional and helpful! They work hard for all the clients and their customer service is top notch!
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VanStone Injury has the best customer service around! They are super welcoming, professional, and helpful. They truly care and are the best around.
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Every single person at this firm is helpful, smart, and efficient. They give every case the same level of attention and dedication. No client is ever neglected or overlooked. If you're looking for a team that genuinely cares for you, this is the firm to trust.
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I am beyond pleased with the exceptional service provided by Vanstone Injury Law! I wish I could give them more stars for their outstanding professionalism and genuine concern for my case. Thank you for going above and beyond in handling my case with the utmost care and proficiency! And one more thing I highly recommend them
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At VanStone Injury, you can always get in contact with someone and they provide clarity throughout the entire process! Such a great place!
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First of all I just want to thank the whole entire staff. I also want to say that I was with another law firm first and I wasn't getting any motion at all then a great friend of mine told me abt VanStone and I called them and I spoke with Ryan first and when I tell you my case did a total 360 and everything got going immediately all of the lawyer's where extremely hands on and nice and helpful they are exactly who anyone should want to represent them thank you guys sooooo much

Bringing Justice to Detroit & Wayne County

Detroit’s interstate network carries passenger vehicles, tractor-trailers, and commercial traffic every day. VanStone Injury Law represents people injured in truck crashes throughout Detroit, including collisions along I-75, I-94, I-96, the Lodge, and major surface streets serving the city’s commercial and industrial areas.

Our attorneys also represent clients throughout Downtown, Midtown, Corktown, Southwest Detroit, East English Village, Rosedale Park, and surrounding Wayne County communities.

Truck accident investigations may begin well before a lawsuit is filed. We preserve evidence and document injuries early to hold all responsible parties accountable.

Need an 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer in Detroit? Let’s Talk.

A serious commercial truck crash may involve evidence and insurance issues that do not arise in passenger vehicle collisions. If you were injured in Detroit or Wayne County, tell VanStone Injury Law what happened and let the team review your options.

If you need a lawyer for an 18-wheeler accident in Detroit or simply have questions about a commercial vehicle collision, your initial consultation is free. Our scheduling line accepts calls 24/7.

Ryan VanStone | Personal Injury Attorney

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. VanStone Injury Law represents injured people throughout Detroit and Wayne County. The firm also handles personal injury cases across Michigan.

VanStone accepts scheduling calls 24/7. Call (855) 826-7866 or request a free case consultation online.

Responsibility depends on what caused the crash. Our investigation may examine the truck driver, trucking company, vehicle owner, maintenance providers, or other businesses connected to the vehicle or collision.

Michigan’s No-Fault system may provide PIP benefits after a motor vehicle crash depending on the circumstances and applicable coverage. A separate liability claim may also be available when Michigan’s requirements for a tort claim are satisfied.

Evidence may include police reports, photographs, witness statements, driver records, electronic logging information, inspection and maintenance records, onboard data, and company documents. The evidence available depends on the vehicles and businesses involved.

VanStone handles personal injury matters on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t pay attorney fees unless we successfully recover compensation. Initial case reviews are free.

Different deadlines may apply to different parts of a truck accident case. For example, Michigan law generally requires an action for PIP benefits within one year of the accident unless an applicable notice or prior-payment exception applies. Because deadlines depend on the type of claim and circumstances, it is important to determine which limits apply to your case.

The damages available depend on the injuries, insurance coverage, applicable law, and other facts. A claim may involve medical expenses, wage loss, reduced earning capacity, noneconomic damages, and other qualifying losses.

A consultation gives you an opportunity to understand your rights and the insurance coverage involved before deciding how to proceed. Speaking with VanStone does not require you to hire us.